For most of us, the typical clogging performance includes bringing music of our own. Predictable music. Exactly as practiced. Always sounds the same (with the exception of music technology glitches).

Sometimes, cloggers get to perform with live music instead! This brings a special level of fun and challenge to the show!

Perk: the energy

The dancers and the band can take turns being showcased at different parts of a song, or they can have a friendly competition to outdo each other!

Peril: it never sounds the same twice

Even if you have a recording of the band in advance, they will not play it exactly that way in every show. If you prepared specific choreography, it may go out the window when the band throws in a random 4-beater or run. Adapt as best you can!

Perk: twice the entertainment

A crowd watching both the band and the cloggers tends to become more interactive, cheering and clapping and maybe even dancing in the aisles!